Category Archives: Parenting
Priorities and Preoccupation
There’s nothing like kids to make you realize how precious time really is. Maybe it’s just because I’m getting older, but it seems like time has been flying by ever since Zane was born. These days I’ve been well aware … Continue reading
Livin’ the Dream
The other day Lucas asked me, “Mom, can you imagine a job better than the one you have now?” Fifty jobs immediately popped into my mind, but instead of listing them, I said “No way!” My job is primarily to take care of Lucas … Continue reading
Enrobed in Comfort
I’ll start out by saying that Lucas would not be happy if he knew I was writing about this. But when has that ever stopped me? Luckily he doesn’t read my blog yet. I’m dreading the day when he asks … Continue reading
Gimme a “D”!
“There’s a Mothers’ Day and a Fathers’ Day, so why isn’t there a Kids’ Day?” Anyone who has ever been a kid has asked their parents this question at one time or another. Of course we all know the answer: “Because … Continue reading
Seeing Things In A New Light
People always say that being a parent changes you. I’ve always felt sort of defective, because I really don’t feel like becoming a mother has changed me that much. Yeah, I have to wake up earlier and I spend more time … Continue reading
Filed under Parenting, What the &@#$ Was I Thinking?
An Exciting New Development
It seems I wrote yesterday’s post a day too soon. In the past 24 hours, Zane has acquired a new skill to add to the list. He can now open the doors in our house. This means he can now … Continue reading
No, Zane!
While I’m on the topic of feeling defeated, raising a toddler is like fighting a constant losing battle. It’s hard to believe that someone so little could be such a challenge to a grown person like myself, but Zane somehow manages … Continue reading
The Christmas Rundown
After all the preparation and hoopla, I feel like I have to write about Christmas one last time to give it some closure. I know this is coming a little late, but I’ve been sick. (Actually I’m still sick, and I’m hoping … Continue reading
Filed under A Trip Down Memory Lane, Family, Holidays, Kids, Parenting
Hangin’ with the Big Man
Everyone with kids knows that visiting Santa is an essential part of the holiday season. We’ve done it, not once, not twice, but three times this year. And they were all in the same weekend. It wasn’t intentional; Santa just happened to … Continue reading
Filed under A Trip Down Memory Lane, Holidays, Kids, Parenting
